In a letter to the Times (4/5/09) leading business figures have come out against a third runway at Heathrow.
In a letter to the Times (4/5/09) leading business figures have come out against a third runway at Heathrow (1).
They say that “the business case for a third runway simply does not stack up.” And add “to say that all those from the business community support the third runway is wrong.”
John Stewart, Chair of the campaign group HACAN, commented: “When will the Government realise the game is up? From business leaders to the direct action campaigners from Plane Stupid, the message is the same: a third runway is neither wanted nor needed.”
ENDS
Notes for Editors:
(1). Read the full letter – Business can do without a third runway
The letter is signed by
Ian Cheshire, Chief Executive, Kingfisher
Russell Chambers, Adviser, Credit Suisse
Jon Moulton, Founder, Alchemy Partners
Charles Dunstone, Chief Executive, Carphone Warehouse
David Levin, Chief Executive, United Business Media
Dominic Murphy, Partner, KKR
Justin King, Chief Executive, J Sainsbury
Sir Roy Gardner, Chairman, Compass Group
Jeremy Darroch, Chief Executive, BSkyB
James Murdoch, Chairman and Chief Executive, News Corporation
Howard Leigh, Managing Director Cavendish Corporate Finance
Martin Armstrong
Lord Young of Graffham, former President of the Institute of Directors
For more information:
John Stewart on 0207 737 6641; 07957385650